Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Ministry Of Higher Education Majmaah University
Deanship of Quality assurance and Human Development
Course Specification
Special Topics In computers and Systems Information
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Course Specification
Institution : Majmaah University
College/Department : College of Science in AL-Zulfi / Computer Science& Information
A- Course Identification and General Information
1. Course title and code
:
Special Topics In computers and Systems InformationCIS 392-Z
2. Credit hours: 3
4. Name of faculty member responsible for the course : : College of Science in AL-Zulfi / Computer Science& Information
5. Level/year at which this course is offered: level 6 / 3 year 6
. Co-requisites for this course (if any : (
7 . Location if not on main campus : College of Science in AL-Zulfi
B- Objectives
A special series in selected topics in Computer Science. Each course offering is specifically and originally designed by the instructor. In general, the special topics will focus on issues related to advanced undergraduate topics with a research component.
To discover some of the currently active areas of Computer Science research and development;
To learn how to make contributions to those areas;
To become a computer professional by being a computer professional;
To learn to present research results; and
To learn to solve difficult problems involving computers.
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C- Course Description (Note: General description in the form to be used for the Bulletin or Handbook should be attached)
1 . Topics to be Covered
Topics No Of
Contact hours Week
Preliminaries 1
3
Introduction to Computer Networks 1
3
Network Security Essentials 2
6
Network Threats 2
6
Introduction to Botnet 2
6
Botnets and Proactive System Defense 2
6
A Taxonomy of Botnet Structures 2
6
Botnet Detection Techniques 2
6
2. Course components (total contact hours per semester):
Lecture: 42 Tutorial: Laboratory: 0 Practical/Field work/Internship
Other:
3. Additional private study/learning hours expected for students per week. (This should be an average:
for the semester not a specific requirement in each week)
3
4 Schedule of Assessment Tasks for Students During the Semester .
Assessment Policy
Assessment Type Week
Weight
First Exam 6
15%
Second Exam 12
15%
Final Exam 15
60%
Quizzes and Home works Along The Term
10%
Total 100%
D- E-Learning Resources.
1. Required Text(s) : Botnet Detection, Countering the Largest Security Threat
1st Edition. Softcover version of original hardcover edition 2008, 2008, XII, 168 p. 20 illus., Softcover
ISBN: 978-1-4419-4330-9
2. Essential References :http://www.fortiguard.com/analysis/zeusanalysis.html http://en.wikibooks.org/wiki/File:Botnet.svg
3- Recommended Books and Reference Material (Journals, Reports, etc) (Attach List)
4 Electronic Materials, Web Sites etc.-
5 Other learning material such as computer-based programs/CD, professional standards/regulations - http://www.springer.com/computer/security+and+cryptology/book/978-1-4419-4330-9
http://www.amazon.com/Virtual-Honeypots-Tracking-Intrusion-Detection/dp/0321336321
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